The Instrument Meteorological Conditions Rating (only valid in the UK), enables you to fly in weather conditions considerably worse than those allowed with a basic PPL.

To add this rating to your license you need to complete a minimum of:

1. ✦    15 hours dual flying with a qualified instrument instructor that will cover
   

       subjects such as:

       Instrument appreciation.

       Unusual attitude recoveries.

       Instrument holds.

       A Minimum of two different instrument approaches.

       VOR/NDB tracking.

1. ✦   A Ground exam.
   

1. ✦    A skill test.